x3 vs Rav4
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='266373' date='Apr 8 2006, 11:44 AM
Thing is the Rav starts in the low 20's over here. The V6 Limited starts at around 25K. The 3.0 X3 starts at 36,800. Add in a few options and you're over 40K.
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Originally Posted by ImolaRedM' post='266396' date='Apr 8 2006, 09:21 AM
A camry starts in the high teens while the 5er starts in the 40's. Sorry, I don't see your point.
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='266416' date='Apr 8 2006, 01:18 PM
The post is specifically comparing the X3 to the Rav4. Is it really that difficult to see why price of each might just be relevant?
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Originally Posted by ImolaRedM' post='266433' date='Apr 8 2006, 10:53 AM
Just seems like comparing, well you know.
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3.5 V6 with 269bhp in a RAV4? WTF!!! Thats faster than a 530i!
RAV 4's here in the UK are usually 1.6-2.0 pensioner/family run abouts comparable to compact family saloons - not even considered competition with the X3! Thats like comparing a Hyundai Sonata with a 750i! Still, I don't understand the logic of putting such a big powerfull engine in RAV4, totally illogical - perhaps it's for you people over the pond who like your engines big and thirsty...
RAV 4's here in the UK are usually 1.6-2.0 pensioner/family run abouts comparable to compact family saloons - not even considered competition with the X3! Thats like comparing a Hyundai Sonata with a 750i! Still, I don't understand the logic of putting such a big powerfull engine in RAV4, totally illogical - perhaps it's for you people over the pond who like your engines big and thirsty...
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Funnily enough I watched an old episode of top gear last night where clarkson tested the x3.
To sum up - the on road ride was apparently appaling and off road .... well put it this way it got stuck twice and he had to get it towed out.
I also think they look daft.
If you want an x - get an x5 - if you want a mini SUV then there is MUCH better out there than x3.....
Personally - I'd get a Honda CRV
To sum up - the on road ride was apparently appaling and off road .... well put it this way it got stuck twice and he had to get it towed out.
I also think they look daft.
If you want an x - get an x5 - if you want a mini SUV then there is MUCH better out there than x3.....
Personally - I'd get a Honda CRV
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Originally Posted by needforspeed' post='268436' date='Apr 13 2006, 06:20 AM
If you want an x - get an x5 - if you want a mini SUV then there is MUCH better out there than x3.....
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Originally Posted by Alex.br' post='268467' date='Apr 13 2006, 02:06 PM
Not MUCH better ... See the video X5 x X3:
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Originally Posted by 530i_msport' post='266371' date='Apr 8 2006, 08:30 AM
but i think that X3 has the advantage in quality
Honestly, when we compare BMW/MB with Toyota/Honda on paper, Japanese cars will win most of the time.
I still love BMW, why? I love the Brand, and it shows I have great taste.
